- Jordan FA president Prince Ali bin Hussein has accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of "blackmail" after Infantino's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup were abandoned.
- Infantino was forced to withdraw his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments to private investors following public outcry and a boycott threat from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and Concacaf.
- Prince Ali, who lost to Infantino in the 2016 presidential election, stated that FIFA verbally communicated that endorsing Infantino for re-election would help the Jordanian FA with its issues.
- The Jordanian FA faces significant financial hurdles, including US government taxes on World Cup participation, difficulties securing visas for fans, and delayed reward money for players from the Arab Cup.
- Prince Ali confirmed that neither he nor the Jordanian FA will endorse Infantino for re-election, citing ethical values and the perceived "blackmail" situation.
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